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Effective, Appropriate and Intentional Use of Technology Tools

in Early Childhood Classrooms

Mark Bailey PhD. Aja Appel MAT.

Pacific University College of EducationEarly Learning Community

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseIntroductions

Teacher - 35 yearsFellow: Berglund Center for Internet Studies

Director: Child Learning & Development Center Professor: Pacific University College of Education

Masters in TeachingKindergarten Teacher: ELC

Early Childhood Educator - 7 yearsPresenter NAEYC Annual Conferences

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseEarly Learning Community

Exemplary ECE Teaching & Learning EnvironmentPacific University College of Education

Forest Grove, Oregonhttp://fg.ed.pacificu.edu/elc

“Tonight, I propose working with states to make high-quality preschool available to every single child in America.”

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UsePresidential Mandate

It is our opportunity to rise to the moment.

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UsePresidential Mandate

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseHigh Quality Early Childhood Ed.

•Learning through exploration & play, •Developmentally appropriate manipulatives •Well-prepared and paid, reflective teachers•Aesthetically embracing classroom•Where technology may be an option

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseHistorical Context

Educational Technologies have always been:•Reflective of scientific innovation•Based on learning theory•Framed by pedagogy •Implemented with intentionality by masters

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseTechnologies and Learning

Supports:child initiated, child directed, teacher supported, intentional play with digital devices

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseNAEYC Position Statement

Effective uses of technology and media: •Are active & hands-on•Are engaging & empowering•Give the child control•Provide scaffolds for learning•One of many options

When used “appropriately”•playful, foster co-engagement•extend learning•reveal to children•support not supplant essential activities•help children save, document, revisit, & share•support creativity, exploration, & active play

Intentionality is Key:• Consider your goals• will technology extend learning ! in ways not otherwise possible?

In each Learning situation ask:•What is my goal or objective•What learning tools best supports that goal•How can the tools be used appropriately •What will tell me they are being effective•How can we use them intentionally

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseTechnology Reflection

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseTechnological Tools

Intentionality is key

SmartBoard:FosteringAuthentic Literacy

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseSupporting Literacy

Requires• Interactive Whiteboard•Computer•Projector•Smart Notebook software•White boards

Using Interactive Whiteboard• Authentic letter•Strategic words•Enticing graphics•Student leader•Active engagement

Save & Revisit Work Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Evaluating Interactive White Board•Increases engagement•Empowers students•Fosters discussions•Provides scaffolds•Enables saving & revisiting•Not inexpensive

Storykit App:Empowering Students Through Storytelling

Requires•iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

Using StoryKit•Create story•Illustrate or capture photo•Type or write captions•Record Audio•Share

Audio Recording: “A long time ago my sister and me went to the ELC and it’s the one we’re in right now and when she came out a lot of times she would pick me up and we would talk together. “

http://iphone.childrenslibrary.org/cgi-bin/view.py?b=pzgwdyl2khn7nt7rz2im

http://iphone.childrenslibrary.org/cgi-bin/view.py?b=2goppxf6ov7cqutftnix

Evaluating StoryKit•Inspires creativity•Empowers stories•Extends learning•Supports sharing•Creates connections

KidPix:Encouraging Creativity & Collaboration

Supports & ExtendsWednesday, February 20, 2013

Requires•Computer•Kidpix Software•Interactive White Board (optional)

Using Kidpix•Small groups•Large canvas•Create & play•Modify & revisit•Share

Evaluating Kidpix

•Inspires hands-on learning•Encourages creativity•Invites self-expression•Extends literacy•Encourages dwelling•Allows gross-motor movement

Storyography:Empowering Children’s Voices through multimedia storymaking

Storyography •Storymaking emerges from imaginative play•Student directed & documented narrative•Supported by intentional teacherRequires•Close teacher scaffolding•Bookbinding materials•Digital camera, ! computer, printer

Process:• Student creates• Teacher transcribes• Student photographs• Teacher prints• Book constructed• Digitized?

Student Creates

Story Transcribed

Teacher Scaffolding

Photographing Each Image

Completed Story

Evaluating Storyography• UDL with adaptive scaffolds• Effectively inspires literacy• Extends experiences • Intentionality & creativity• Sharing & revisiting

Microscopes:Empowering New Perspectives

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseSupporting Science

Requires• Microscope: Wired or Wireless• Computer Screen• Free Software

Using Digital Microscope• Indoors and out• Science center• Answer specific questions

Microscopes in the Classroom•Effective in sparking wonder•Extends authentic learning•Empowers exploration•Fosters thinking •Inherently motivating•Not Inexpensive

Virtual Manipulatives:Investigating Mathematical Concepts

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseSupporting Numeracy

Using Virtual Manipulatives•Java-based math tools•Voting capabilities

Requires•Computer with internet (http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html)

Evaluating Virtual Manipulatives• Playful, collaborative learning•Encourages problem-solving•Extends discussions•Empowers students•Sometimes top-down

Foldify:Exploring Dimensionality

Using Foldify•Design a structure •Print•Cut and fold•Play

Requires•iPad •Foldify App

Evaluating Foldify•Promotes creativity•Fosters collaboration•Extends numeracy•Inspires play•Encourages problem-solving

Google Earth:Exploring Our World

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseSupporting Social Studies

Requires• Google Earth Software• Computer with Internet

Using Google Earth•Virtual travel•Photos, videos•Zoom-in feature

Evaluating Google Earth• Provides hands-on experiences•Enables unique, 3D perspective•Encourages exploration•Inspires research

MapSkip:Sharing Our Adventures

Using MapSkip•Explore new places•Upload photos & stories

Requires•Computer with Internet (www.mapskip.com)•Digital camera (optional)

Flat Stanley:CultivatingConnections

Flat Stanley Process•Create flat people•Penpal exchange•Maps, photos, letters

Requires•Digital Cameras•Internet Connection (www.flatstanley.com)

Evaluating Flat Stanley & MapSkip •Empowers exploration•Invites story sharing•Creates connections•Encourages creativity•Sparks interest

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseIntentional Use of iPads

Tips for Introducing iPads• Introduce an app at a time•Allow ample time to explore•Support collaborate work•Encourage intentional use•Create “Tech Expert” team

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseIntentional Use of iPads

Things to Look for in an Educational Technology:• Embodies Universal Design • Utilizes Developmentally Appropriate Features• Extends Classroom Experiences• Requires Active Engagement• Scaffolds Adaptive Complexity• Encourages Revisiting & Sharing• Models Multiple Diversities• Empowers Exploration & Creativity• Fosters Thinking & Problem Solving• Supports Playful Use

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseQuality Tools

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseBest Practices Database

Showcasing Powerful Technologies: Best Practices Database

http://fg.ed.pacificu.edu/cldc/Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Effective uses of technology are: • Give the child control •Active, hands-on, engaging, & empowering.• Provide scaffolds to support tasks• One of many options to support learning

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseReview

When considering using a tool:• Determine student interest & need• Envision what will be learned• Recognize what is appropriate• Be intentional and deliberate• Support not supplant essential activities• Have fun

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseConclusions

• fg.ed.pacificu.edu/cldc/techtools.html• http://fg.ed.pacificu.edu/elc/• http://teccenter.erikson.edu/• www.techandyoungchildren.org/• http://childrenstech.com/• http://bcis.pacificu.edu/home.php

Effective, Appropriate & Intentional UseEducator Resources

Image Credits: President Obama: www.csmonitor.com, chronicle.augusta.comFoldify: www.wired.com

Aja Appel, Mark Baileyaja.appel@pacificu.edu baileym@pacificu.edu

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